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Undue influence: How to recognize when Mom or Dad has been scammed
When talking about estates and wills, “undue influence” means someone took advantage of the testator’s declining physical or mental state to get something they wanted -- usually the bulk of that person’s estate. In the movies, it’s always a young caretaker who worms...
What are the riskiest business ventures?
They say that you should do what you love. But, if you’re thinking about starting a business, is that always wise advice? It may be, but there are downsides. One is stability. You have to consider how risky the type of business you want to start really is, and you...
Are there times when an employer doesn’t have to pay overtime?
The Fair Labor Standards Act established basic rights for workers in the United States of America. Among those basic employment rights include the right to a minimum wage and the right to overtime pay, provided that a worker performs at least 40 hours of work within a...
Holy Cross rowing team member files lawsuit over injuries
A member of the Holy Cross rowing team turned to her attorney and filed a lawsuit over the injuries that she suffered in a fatal crash that took place in Florida. According to the news report, the woman, a member of the freshmen rowing team, suffered multiple injuries...
Insurance claim mistakes that could sneak up on you
Imagine a situation in which you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident. While your immediate attention turns to your health, well-being and treatment plan, there’s something else to think about: filing an insurance claim. This sounds simple enough. You call your...
Rushing on the road can lead to accidents
Why do people break the speed limit? Sometimes, often with young drivers, it’s just for the thrill of it. Much of the time, though, it’s because people are in a hurry. An employee may be rushing to work. A student may be rushing to school. Someone else is just rushing...
Slip-and-fall accident risks increase with age
A slip-and-fall accident can happen to anybody and can result in some potentially serious injuries or even death, depending on the circumstances of the accident and the person’s preexisting health. As many in Massachusetts probably know, as people age their chances of...
Can your partner’s divorce affect your business? Yes
You and your business partner grew your Massachusetts company together. Now, your partner and spouse are divorcing. It’s a sad time, but the business shouldn’t be affected. Or will it? Unless you and your partner previously made written provisions to address a divorce...
Here is what to know about Fair Labor Standards Act violations
You were frustrated when your employer continued to fail to pay you minimum wage. They tried to explain that you had expenses coming out of your check, but you didn’t approve any. You have spent nothing and done everything you were supposed to. It’s been weeks, and...
If you’re hit by a car, you deserve fair treatment
If you’ve been through a car crash, then you know how devastating it is. To begin with, you have broken bones and serious soft-tissue injuries that are making it impossible for you to go back to work or even to get out of the hospital. You’re in braces and casts; it...
